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 accommodation accommodation /əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən/

noun

  1. (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye  ( accommodation )
    (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
  2. The act of providing something (lodging, seat or food) to meet a need  ( accommodation )
    the act of providing something (lodging, seat or food) to meet a need
  3. Living quarters provided for public convenience  ( accommodation )
    living quarters provided for public convenience
     Overnight accommodations are available
    overnight accommodations are available
  4. In the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality  ( accommodation )
    in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
  5. A settlement of differences  ( accommodation )
    a settlement of differences
     They reached an accommodation with Japan
    they reached an accommodation with Japan
  6. Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances  ( accommodation , fitting , adjustment )
    making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
      She made a minor adjustment to the settings to improve the performance.
    She made a minor adjustment to the settings to improve the performance.